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30 CFR §580.20

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
While conducting G&G prospecting or scientific research activities under a permit or notice, you must not:
  1. (a)Interfere with or endanger operations under any lease, right-of-way, easement, right-of-use, notice, or permit issued or maintained under the Act;
  2. (b)Cause harm or damage to life (including fish and other aquatic life), property, or the marine, coastal, or human environment;
  3. (c)Cause harm or damage to any mineral resources (in areas leased or not leased);
  4. (d)Cause pollution;
  5. (e)Disturb archaeological resources;
  6. (f)Create hazardous or unsafe conditions;
  7. (g)Unreasonably interfere with or cause harm to other uses of the area; or
  8. (h)Claim any oil, gas, sulphur, or other minerals you discover while conducting operations under a permit or notice.